Jindřichův Hradec District

The district spans 1,944 square kilometers and features numerous historical towns, dense forests, extensive agricultural lands, and an intricate network of waterways and ponds.

The district's administrative center, established in 1220, grew from a Gothic castle settlement founded by nobleman Jindřich I Vítkovec into a major regional hub.

The district contains multiple protected monuments, including the third largest castle complex in the Czech Republic, featuring medieval murals and Renaissance architecture.

The district offers regional transportation connections through roads I/24 and I/34, linking major municipalities and providing access routes to neighboring Austria.

The territory includes Rožmberk, the largest fishpond in the Czech Republic, forming part of an extensive water management system dating from medieval times.

Location: South Bohemian Region

Capital city: Jindřichův Hradec

Shares border with: Znojmo District, Třebíč District, Tábor District, Jihlava District, České Budějovice District, Pelhřimov District

GPS coordinates: 49.15139,15.01083

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:55